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Shallipopi
Shallipopi is the professional name of Crown Uzama, a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter associated with Benin City and Edo State. His public relevance rests on a rapid 2023 breakout led by “Elon Musk,” subsequent Nigerian chart success, the launch of Plutomania Records, and later recognition including a 2025 Headies Best Rap Single win for “Cast” with Odumodublvck and a 2025 BET Awards Best New International Act nomination.
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At a glance
- Shallipopi is the stage name of Crown Uzama, a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.
- His 2023 breakthrough was tied to the viral single “Elon Musk” and wider social-media traction.
- TurnTable Charts reported No. 1 Nigerian album debuts for “Presido La Pluto” and “Shakespopi,” with “ASAP” also reaching No. 1.
- He announced Plutomania Records in October 2023 and later release metadata connected “Auracle” to Plutomania Records Ltd and Since 93.
- “Cast” by Shallipopi and Odumodublvck won Best Rap Single at the 17th Headies, and BET/Paramount listed him among 2025 Best New International Act nominees.
Identity, education and Edo roots
Shallipopi is the professional name of Crown Uzama. Nigerian media sources connect him to Benin City and Edo State, with Channels Television describing him as Benin-born and TurnTable Charts framing his rise as a movement from Benin into the wider music market. The Guardian Nigeria reported in November 2023 that he graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State with a Computer Science degree.
Sound and breakout
His musical profile sits in Nigerian street-pop and Afrobeats, with sources describing Bini cultural elements, hip hop, party-starting Afrobeats and later soul, R&B and amapiano influences. His 2023 rise was closely associated with “Elon Musk,” followed by an Apple Music Up Next spotlight in Nigeria and the “Planet Pluto” EP, which Pulse Nigeria linked to singles including “Elon Musk,” “Obapluto” and “Ex-Convict.”
Charting projects and recordings
TurnTable Charts reported that “Presido La Pluto” debuted at No. 1 on the Nigerian albums chart, while “Shakespopi” also debuted at No. 1 and produced the No. 1 single “ASAP.” TurnTable later reported 2025 performance for “Laho,” including a No. 4 Nigerian peak and cross-border Afrobeats-chart impact. Apple Music lists “Auracle” as a Shallipopi album released on December 5, 2025.
Label activity and industry position
In October 2023, Shallipopi announced Plutomania Records and unveiled artists under the imprint. Apple Music metadata for “Auracle” credits Since 93 under exclusive license from Plutomania Records Ltd, but that release metadata should not be read as a complete record of his management or recording contracts. Punch reported in December 2024 that he publicly ended agreements with Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital while making allegations about financial and contractual terms; those claims remain attributed allegations in the supplied evidence.
Recognition and public record
Shallipopi’s recognition outside his breakout year includes a 2025 Headies Best Rap Single win for “Cast” with Odumodublvck and a BET/Paramount listing among 2025 Best New International Act nominees. His public record also includes a June 23, 2023 EFCC statement that a court convicted Crown Uzama and five others on separate one-count charges bordering on criminal impersonation, sentencing them to two years’ imprisonment each with an option of fine; the supplied sources do not establish later fine-payment status, appeal history or final disposition beyond that report.
Timeline
- Breakthrough year associated with “Elon Musk” and viral/social-media traction.
- Selected for Apple Music’s Up Next spotlight in Nigeria.
- EFCC reported his conviction with five others on charges bordering on criminal impersonation, with a two-year sentence and option of fine.
- Announced Plutomania Records and unveiled artists under the imprint.
- The Guardian Nigeria reported that Shallipopi graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in Computer Science.
- “Presido La Pluto” debuted at No. 1 on the Nigerian albums chart, according to TurnTable Charts.
- “Shakespopi” debuted at No. 1 and produced the No. 1 single “ASAP,” according to TurnTable Charts.
- Publicly announced termination of agreements with Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital, according to Punch.
- Channels Television reported that “Cast” by Shallipopi and Odumodublvck won Best Rap Single at the 17th Headies.
- Listed by BET/Paramount among the 2025 Best New International Act nominees.
- Apple Music lists “Auracle” as a Shallipopi album released on December 5, 2025.
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Current context
- Apple Music listed Shallipopi as an Afrobeats artist. Streaming-platform metadata can change and should be rechecked before publication if presented as current.
- Apple Music credited “Auracle” to Since 93 under exclusive license from Plutomania Records Ltd. Release metadata supports current or recent label-distribution context for this album, but it is not a complete management-contract record.
- Punch reported Shallipopi’s December 2024 public statement ending Dapper Music and Dvpper Digital agreements and making allegations of financial mismanagement and exploitative terms. The financial and contract claims should be treated as allegations attributed to Shallipopi unless independently adjudicated or corroborated by records.
- TurnTable Charts reported 2025 chart and streaming performance for “Laho,” including a No. 4 Nigerian peak and cross-border Afrobeats-chart impact. Chart metrics are time-sensitive and should be refreshed if the profile emphasizes current chart position rather than historical performance.
Biographical facts
- Shallipopi is the professional name of Nigerian artist Crown Uzama.
- He is associated with Benin City/Edo State; Channels Television described him as Benin-born and TurnTable Charts framed his rise as from Benin to the wider music market.
- His public musical positioning is within Afrobeats and street-pop, with sources describing Bini cultural elements, hip hop, party-starting Afrobeats and later soul, R&B and amapiano influences.
- The Guardian Nigeria reported that Crown Uzama, professionally known as Shallipopi, graduated from Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State with a Computer Science degree.
- Pulse Nigeria described his 2023 EP “Planet Pluto” as delivering the singles “Elon Musk,” “Obapluto,” and “Ex-Convict.”
- The EFCC stated that a court convicted Crown Uzama and five others on June 23, 2023, on separate one-count charges bordering on criminal impersonation and sentenced them to two years’ imprisonment each with an option of fine.
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Affiliations
Affiliations associated with Shallipopi.
- Plutomania Records Founder/owner imprint; release metadata also credits Plutomania Records Ltd in connection with “Auracle” 2023-10-17–present
- Dapper Music Former agreement or industry association publicly ended by Shallipopi, according to Punch 2024-12-11
- Dvpper Digital Former agreement or industry association publicly ended by Shallipopi, according to Punch 2024-12-11
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